Though the whole world now calls him Ye, his parents named him Kanye Omari West, Before he became a multi-talented singer, rapper, ... Read More
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Black Health of History: Phyllis Hyman
“I can't stand this living all alone. I can't stand this living all alone. I don't want to be, I don't want to be alone.” By the time ... Read More
Black History of Health: Mariah Carey
Long before she was crowned as the ‘Songstress Supreme’, Mariah Carey was excelling at music in elementary school. Under the tutelage of her ... Read More
Jenifer Lewis Overcoming Sex Addition & Bipolar Disorder: “You Have To Love Yourself”
The powerful voice. The attitude. The smile. All things that we recognize about Jenifer Lewis, even if we may not recognize her name. The ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder: Seeing the Person, Not the Disorder
Bipolar depressive disorder (BPD) is an illness characterized by its peaks and valleys. A bipolar patient may feel like themselves one day ... Read More
6 Reasons Bipolar Patients Don’t Take Their Medication
About 2.3 million Americans have bipolar disorder, according to Mental Health America. Although the rates of Black people with bipolar ... Read More
Pot Use Ups Odds for Suicide in Young People With Bipolar Disorder
Marijuana addiction increases the risk of death by suicide, homicide and other causes (such as car crashes) in youth and young adults with ... Read More
Chris Brown: Growing Up Sexualized, Moving On And Life After PTSD
Chris Brown, the talented singer, dancer and now father of three has had a checkered past. His talent and popularity is undeniable even ... Read More
5 Ways Alternative Treatments Help Fight Bipolar Depression
Alternative treatments combined with prescribed medication have provided some people with bipolar disorder relief from symptoms. These ... Read More
How We Find Healing After Race-Related Trauma
The recent passings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd were enough to bring any one of us to our knees. It is unfathomable that this tragedy ... Read More
The Rare Disorder African Americans Living With Schizophrenia Or Bipolar Disorder Should Know About
For people living with chronic mental illness, like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, treatment using antipsychotic medications can not ... Read More
Kanye Cured By Religion? “God Improved My Bi-Polar Disorder…”
For the last few years, we’ve been watching famed rapper/designer/producer Kanye West talk himself into many precarious situations. ... Read More